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Patent GB-2507295-A (GB)
Title: A control system for an unmanned vehicle
Inventor: CULLEN ALAN MANUEL
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2012-10-25
Abstract: A control system (100, Fig. 1) and method for an unmanned vehicle (10, Fig. 1) comprises a control processing unit (102, Fig. 1) which receives input signals from sensors (101, Fig. 1) and supplies output signals to actuators (103, Fig. 1). The processing unit comprises processing modules 110, which may possess double or triple modular redundancy, arranged in stages 120. In the first stage 120A multiple modules 110A, 110B, 110C produce equivalent payload data when operating correctly, and each module includes a cryptography unit (140, Fig. 4) that generates cryptographically signed messages (800, Fig. 8) containing the payload data. The cryptographic implementation may be public key cryptography, identity based encryption or symmetric encryption. Hash-based message authentication codes and non-repudiation may also be used. The messages may be passed in one direction from one stage to the next in message streams via communications networks. Each communications network may be a bus. In each module 110D, 110E, 110F of the second stage 120B a voting cryptography unit (130, Fig. 4) applies voting logic to the messages to derive validated payload data for use by the respective module 110D, 110E, 110F of the second stage.
Patent GB-2503530-A (GB)
Title: Dual surface signage assembly displaying 3D effect images
Inventor: KORAB JAN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: A signage assembly comprising: a first signage component 5 defining a first surface and displaying a first sign viewable from an intended viewing position, a second signage component 6 defining a second surface and displaying a second sign, wherein the first and second surfaces are non-parallel, and the second sign comprises a manipulation of an original image, such that, when the signage assembly is viewed from the intended viewing position, the original image appears in a plane extending at an angle to the second surface. Preferably the first and second surfaces are orthogonal and the second image appears co-planar to the first surface. The second surface may be an LED display, programmable to display still or moving images. The second image may be stretched, skewed or distorted via an inverse perspective transformation to achieve the required 3D effect. The sign may be used at sporting venue to provide pitch-side advertising.
Patent GB-2510566-A (GB)
Title: Optical connector
Inventor: MILLER ALISTAIR ALLEN
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2013-02-06
Abstract: An optical connector (3, fig 1a) couples with a complementary optical connector (5, fig 1a) and supports an optical component, such as a fibre optic cable. The connector (3, fig 1a) has a cover 12, 28 moveable between two positions depending upon whether the connector (3, fig 1a) is connected to the connector (5, fig 1a). The cover 12, 28 may comprise a moveable shield and biasing components. Other inventions relate to optical connectors having covers mechanically urged from first to second positions, optical connectors having first and second biasing components of different strength, a printed circuit board having first support layers, planer surface, cladding material, and first and second recesses, and an optical sub-mount having the three surfaces and the through hole.
Patent GB-2499727-A (GB)
Title: Chip calorimeter for determining the effect of nanoparticle materials on living cells
Inventor: MUEHLING MARTIN
IPC: G01K17/00
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: A chip calorimeter 40 comprises through-flow test chamber 11 with test channel 47, supply channel 12 for the supply of magnetic-bead samples 16 prepared with living cells and nanoparticle material, drainage channel 13, transport fluid 17, permanent magnet 18 positioned on the surface 19 of chamber 11 which engages its magnetic field in the test chamber, pivot device 20 holding the magnet and moving it away from the chamber, and at least one thermopile 24-27 in contact with the test chamber, a holding device 14 to suspend the test chamber vertically, pump unit 28 for fluid drainage, bead-sample trap 29, wherein thermal power measurement is implemented on the bead sample 16 fixed magnetically in chamber 11 after settling of thermal disturbances of the samples, wherein the thermal power produced by the cells is converted in the thermopiles into electrical signals which are processed in evaluation device 39 which reproduce the response of the living cells to contact with nanoparticles on the basis of the measured thermal power produced by the cells.
Patent GB-2497884-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus of transmitting a white space map information in a wireless local area network system
Inventor: LEE JIHYUN
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2011-02-09
Abstract: A method of transmitting a White Space Map information in a wireless local area network system (WLAN) is disclosed. A method of transmitting a white space map information from a first station to a second station in a regulatory domain where a licensed device and an unlicensed device are permitted to operate together in a wireless local area network (WLAN) comprises transmitting, from the first station, one of a beacon frame, a probe response frame and a white space map announcement frame comprising a white space map (WSM) element comprising information for first available channels, which are available for the unlicensed device, to the second station, wherein the WSM element comprises a device type field indicating which device type the list of the fist available channels is for.
Patent GB-2502872-A (GB)
Title: Targeting advertising
Inventor: MILAZZO CEDAR
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A network appliance 12 0 is configured to optimize advertising content displayed on an internal network The appliance 120 includes a network appliance input 202 connected at least indirectly to an internal network and configured to receive a plurality of data packets including a request for advertising content, a data packet analyzer 204 configured to monitor the plurality of data packets and to detect the request for advertising content, an advertisement profile generator 210 configured to generate a user profile and to modify the request for advertising content based on the user profile, and a network appliance 214 output connected at least indirectly to an external network and configured to transmit the plurality of data packets including the modified request for advertising content. The appliance may analyse data packets associated with a plurality of devices and modify the data packets such that the plurality of devices contemporaneously receive the same advertising material.
Patent GB-2504571-A (GB)
Title: Microtome with a piezoelectric linear actuator
Inventor: WALTER ROLAND
IPC: G01N1/06
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: A microtome (10) for cutting thin sections comprises a sample holder (12), a cutting unit and a drive unit for producing a feed movement between the sample holder (12) and the cutting unit for setting the thickness of the sections. The drive unit includes a piezoelectric linear actuator (50) for producing the feed movement wherein the piezoelectric linear actuator comprises a stator (52) and a runner(56) connected with the stator via at least one piezoelectric element (54) e.g. piezoelectric ceramic, piezoelectric crystal.
Patent GB-2503138-A (GB)
Title: Spinel-type lithium manganese-based composite oxide
Inventor: TANIGUCHI SATORU
IPC: C01G45/12
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a spinel-type lithium manganese-based composite oxide (LMO) used as a positive electrode active material for a lithium cell, and provides a novel LMO whereby the electrical discharge capacity can be maintained even when charging and discharging are repeated at high temperatures. A decrease in output associated with repeated charging and discharging during high temperatures can be prevented according to this LMO, in which crystallite size is 250-350 nm, distortion is at most 0.085, and the specific surface area growth rate when placed in water at 25Â°C and a pH of 7 and ultrasonically dispersed for 600 seconds at an ultrasonic intensity of 40W is at most 10.0%.
Patent GB-2519991-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: HALL DAVID
IPC: H05K13/08
Filed: 2013-11-04
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for inspecting the mounting of a component 12 on a substrate comprises a light source 16 for transmitting a beam of light beneath the component 12 from one side thereof, a detector 22 for detecting the amount of light passing under the component at a plurality of positions along an opposite side of the component, and processor means for comparing the amount of light detected at each position with an expected amount and determining whether the component is correctly mounted on the substrate in dependence on the comparison. Prisms 18, 20 or mirrors may be used to direct the light. The component may be a ball grid array (BGA) mounted with solder balls 14 and the inspection method may be used to test for dry joints or reflow inspection.
Patent GB-2518017-A (GB)
Title: A lamp holder
Inventor: KUANG WEN TAO
IPC: H01R13/64
Filed: 2013-11-19
Abstract: A lamp holder 10 comprises means for preventing accidental fitting of an electrically non-compatible lamp. The lamp holder 10 has a body with a socket for receiving a complementary lamp base 32 of a lamp 30. A pillar 22 is arranged to prevent any base 32 not having a complementary recess 36, for receiving the said pillar 22, from fitting into the lamp holder 10. The pillar 22 may have a rectangular, square or circular cross section and it may extend from an upright flange member of the holder 10. The lamp holder 10 may be used for a LED lamp whilst preventing the fitting of a compact fluorescent lamp. The holder 10 and lamp base 32 may be similar to those of a GR10q fitting.
Patent GB-2520680-A (GB)
Title: Fluid processing device
Inventor: BISSET JAMES
IPC: F24D19/08
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: A fluid processing device has a swirl generator 12 with side walls 16 that create a circumferential fluid flow path around its interior. A fluid inlet pipe 23 is positioned, eg tangentially, toward the top of the swirl generator such that fluid from the fluid inlet pipe 23 is directed against the side walls 16 and along the circumferential flow path in order to impart a centrifugal force upon the fluid as it swirls. A fluid outlet 24 is positioned toward the bottom of the swirl generator. Particulates are thrown out at outlet 30 into a pipe 32 leading to a hopper 36. A smaller diameter vortex generator section 14 may be attached to the fluid outlet 24; gas bubbles extracted by the vortex section 14 travel up the core of the vortex and into an air pocket 48 in the swirl generator 12, the pressure being relieved by an automatic air release valve 28. A central heating system provided with the fluid processing device is also provided, along with a twin-walled version of the fluid processing device.
Patent GB-2522675-A (GB)
Title: Fishing casting weight and methods for producing same
Inventor: ALFORD PAUL LLEWELLYN
IPC: A01K97/04
Filed: 2014-02-01
Abstract: A soluble or water dispersible casting weight having a cavity through which a fishing line can be threaded. The weight is preferable toroidal or doughnut shaped. The weight is formed by filling appropriately shaped cavities in a mould with a mixture which can be water, particles of fish food, hook-bait, fish attracting substance and/or scent. The weight will then be frozen, compressed or water soluble additive hardener added dependant on the mixture.
Patent GB-2526620-A (GB)
Title: Corner/edge scaffold base plates
Inventor: HENDERSON JEFFREY
IPC: E04G5/02
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: A base plate for a scaffolding tube comprises a steel plate with an upstanding steel pin located at a position which is offset from the centre of the plate. In one embodiment the pin is located towards a corner of the plate. In another embodiment (see figure 8) the pin is located towards the middle of one edge of the plate. In use the scaffold tube fits over the pin, allowing the tube to be correctly supported close to a wall or other obstruction.
Patent GB-2527346-A (GB)
Title: Diffusion devices
Inventor: LITTEN-BROWN COLIN
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: A wax melting device for melting a fragranced wax comprises a stand adapted to support a heater 2 for melting wax, and an open-topped receptacle assembly 4 having a lower region in which the wax is melted. The receptacle assembly issupported on the stand such that its under-surface is positioned to be heated by the heater. The lower region 3 of the receptacle assembly in which the wax is melted is configured to be displaceable towards the top of the receptacle assembly from a wax collection position to a wax ejection position by the application of pressure to the under-surface of the lower region. A method of providing fragrance to the ambient atmosphere is also claimed. A dosage pouch for providing a dose of fragrance-impregnated wax to a wax melting device is also claimed, the pouch comprises a block of fragrance-impregnated wax (16, Fig. 6) wrapped in a wax-impervious and flexible material (17, Fig. 6). The material is configured to unfurl upon melting of the wax block to form an open-topped wax receptacle for collection of melted wax. A wax melting device comprising the dosage pouch is also claimed.
Patent GB-2513034-A (GB)
Title: Polymer comprising an unsymmetric diarylaminofluoren unit
Inventor: PEGINGTON RUTH
IPC: C07C211/61
Filed: 2013-01-16
Abstract: A polymer comprising one or more optionally substituted repeat units of formula (I): (I) wherein each Ar1 independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group; each Ar2 independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group; n and m in each occurrence is at least 1; and R1 and R2 are substituents wherein R1 and R2 are different.
Patent GB-2512260-A (GB)
Title: Characterizing contents of conduits, in particular multiphase flow conduits
Inventor: HOFFMAN RAINER JOSEF
IPC: G01F1/684
Filed: 2012-01-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining contents of a conduit containing at least one fluid is described. The conduit may be at least partially defined by at least one wall portion. The wall portion may be cooled. After cooling said, the temperature at least one temperature sensor located adjacent to the wall portion may be measured. A characteristic of said contents is determined based on said measured temperature at the or each temperature sensor.
Patent GB-2530994-A (GB)
Title: Film dispenser and method for manufacture thereof
Inventor: ALAN MARK CRAWLEY
IPC: B65H35/06
Filed: 2014-10-06
Abstract: A cutting arrangement, for a film dispenser 10, having a first section 4 comprising a tensioning arrangement 30 and a blade 40, and a second section 3 comprising a cutting surface 3 and a slot 33. The first section 4 being moveable relative to the second member 3 between a first position in which a jaw member of the tensioning arrangement 30 is not in contact with the cutting surface 3, a second position wherein the jaw is in contact with the cutting surface 3 but no part of the blade 40 is received in the slot 33, and a third position wherein the blade 40 is received in the slot 33. The jaw member may comprise longitudinal projections 9, with the blade 40 disposed therebetween, and the cutting surface 3 may comprise recesses 32 configured to receive the projections 9 such that film may be gripped and tensioned. A claim is also provided for a film dispenser 10 comprising a housing 20 having a base 3 and a lid 4; the tensioning arrangement 30 formed on the lid and the cutting tray 3 on the base. Claims are also provided for a method of operating and manufacturing a dispenser.
Patent GB-2515436-A (GB)
Title: Virtual hand based on combined data
Inventor: THOMAS FRED CHARLES III
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2012-06-30
Abstract: An example computing system may include a display and an input device. The input device may include a touch sensor to provide touch data, and a contactless sensor to provide contactless data. A field of view of the contactless sensor is directed away from the touch sensor. A controller is to combine the touch data and the contactless data into combined data to generate a virtual hand to be displayed on the display. The virtual hand is to include an unsensed feature.
Patent GB-2517859-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic sensing systems and methods of operating the same
Inventor: GOLDNER ERIC LEE
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: A fiber optic sensing system. The fiber optic sensing system includes an optical source adapted to provide an optical signal at a plurality of wavelengths. The fiber optic sensing system also includes a plurality of wavelength taps for separating the optical signal into signal portions at each of the plurality of wavelengths. The fiber optic sensing system further includes a plurality of optical sensors, each of the optical sensors configured to receive one of the signal portions at a respective one of the plurality of wavelengths. The fiber optic sensing system still further includes a plurality of wavelength combiners for combining signal portions from the plurality of optical sensors into a recombined signal. Also included in the fiber optic sensing system is an optical receiver for receiving the recombined signal. The fiber optic sensing system also includes an optical fiber path between the optical source and the optical receiver.
Patent GB-2517640-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use with power tools
Inventor: FIRTH ROBERT
IPC: B25H1/14
Filed: 2014-03-06
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus (2) for use with one or a number of modules (71, 74, 78, 86) comprising a base (60) with, or for the receipt of, a power tool (72, 76, 80,88). The module base (60) is received in a recess, aperture (14) or slot defined in a frame (12). Engagement means (68) are provided to allow the module (71, 74, 78, 86) to be releasably engaged in position, guide means (142) to allow the accurate introduction and removal of the module (71, 74, 78, 86) from the frame (12) and adjustment means (61) to allow the position of the base (60) of the module (71, 74, 78, 86), and typically the top surface (66) of the same, to be adjusted with respect to the frame (12) and typically the top surface (64) of the frame (12).
Patent GB-2535224-A (GB)
Title: A fan
Inventor: NEIL ANDREW STEWART
IPC: F04F5/16
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A bladeless fan assembly comprising a body 12 comprising an inlet 22, an outlet 72 and an impeller 80 for generating an air flow through the body. A nozzle 16 is mountable on the body for receiving the air flow from the body and for emitting the air flow. The body and the nozzle have cooperative inclined surfaces configured to assist alignment of the nozzle on the body, preferably in the form of an undulating top edge 26 of the body and an annular channel 136 of the nozzle. There may also be an air filter 14, such as a HEPA filter and/or an activated carbon cloth filter, located upstream of the air inlet and which extends around the body. Preferably the nozzle defines an opening through which air from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted from the nozzle.
Patent GB-2526395-A (GB)
Title: Insulation support and method for construction
Inventor: ROBINSON RAYMOND
IPC: E04B9/24
Filed: 2015-02-19
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a suspension member 3 and an attachment member 7. The suspension member is configured to engage adjacent spaced apart beams. The attachment member is configured to attached to an insulation board and supported by the suspension member. The suspension member is attached to the attachment member such that the suspension member can rotate relative to the attachment member and board. The suspension member may include one or two rails 5 and the attachment member includes an element 8a to engage with the rail(s). Also claimed is a floor structure comprising two spaced apart walls and at least two spaced apart beams spanning the walls. An insulation board is mounted to the structure using the apparatus, the suspension member being suspended on the beams.
Patent GB-2535795-A (GB)
Title: Ink
Inventor: SIMON GODDARD
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: An ink comprises a solvent, a stabiliser and a phosphorescent metal complex, wherein the phosphorescent complex comprises at least one substituted or unsubstituted aryl-imidazole or heteroaryl-imidazole ligand and the solvent is selected from linear, branched or cyclic ethers comprising one or more O-CH2 units; solvents comprising a CH2-C(R6)H-CH2 unit wherein R6 is an organic residue and the two CH2 groups may be linked by a divalent group; partially or fully saturated bicyclic solvents; solvents of formula R8-CR7=CR7 CH2-R8 wherein R7 is H or C1-10 alkyl and R8 is an organic residue; and solvents comprising a benzyl group. Preferably, the metal in the phosphorescent complex material is iridium and the solvent is cyclohexylbenzene. The stabiliser may be an antioxidant, such as butylhydroxytoluene. A method of forming an organic light-emitting device using the ink and an ink comprising a solvent, an antioxidant, and a phosphorescent metal complex comprising at least one aryl-imidazole or heteroaryl-imidazole ligand are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2538262-A (GB)
Title: Stanchion mounting plate for use with roofs incorporating a protective membrane
Inventor: ZHEV LIBERSON
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: The stanchion mounting plate is a flat plate 1 that has a plurality of holes 5 for receiving roofing screws 9, and multiple mounting posts 3 projecting from one face of the plate. The mount is configured to receive a foot of a stanchion having a flange that includes a plurality of apertures through which the mounting posts are inserted. The diameter of the protruding posts may be larger than the diameter of the holes in the plate. Diametrically opposed indicators 7 may also be included to help align the mount. Also claimed is a method of mounting a stanchion, and a stanchion mounting system that includes the mount 1 and a stanchion 11 comprising a flange 13 that features through holes 15. The plate is intended to prevent the ingress of standing water through the screws when the stanchion is affixed to the mount with sealant.
Patent GB-2531096-A (GB)
Title: Cased multifunctional bedding adaptions
Inventor: MARTIN ANTHONY MCKENZIE
IPC: A47G9/08
Filed: 2015-05-18
Abstract: A bedding system comprises connected upper and lower sheets with an opening defined at a top or head end and user-operable releasable fasteners along connected along opposing long sides, the fasteners being operable to expose panels of non-insulating or water retentive material. The user operable fastening or fasteners may extend along the bottom or foot end. The upper sheet may be in the form of a duvet cover and the lower sheet may comprise a fitted sheet provided with fixings, such as a flap, to secure it to a mattress. The releasable fasteners may be zippers, buttons, laces or hook and loop fastenings. The non-insulating material may comprise a mesh or netting material. The upper and lower sheets may be formed from polyester, cotton, wool, silk, micro-fibre or flannelette. In use, the bedding system provides a sheet sleeping bag or combined upper and lower sheet assembly with user adjustable ventilation panels so as to ensure a more comfortable and refreshing nights sleep.